kq4ymI've had some experience with folks with little resources converting to other uses items not meant originally for that use! In Miami years ago I rented a very modest house to a group of very poot...

Terry SweeneyCities performing greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements on a regular basis is actually pretty inspired. If nothing else, it would establish some real benchmarking and give municipalities around the world...

lkjsofiewloi Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is7 transferred (or "offset") from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. When used in...

Toby@Terry: I do think the key is education but there is also a rising incidence of lawless gangs in parts of Africa who are quick to capitalize on any new source of revenues, including dismantling...

Susan Fourtané Resurgent Phoenix, I completely agree with you. I don't think people naturally destroy destroy a source of energy that is meant to do good. Believing people will destroy it is a misconception...

Resurgent phoenixI have a friend who is a Venture Capitalist in Africa. They are successfully building many cities and everyone in Africa is not so poor as to destroy a positive source of energy. This could actually...

Susan Fourtané CitySolver,
"They could also be fitted to rooves of mid level tower blocks, they look nicer than tv aerials or sattalite dishes!"
That's a wonderful idea. :)
-Susan

CitySolverI think university sites with large grounds could benefit form combined heat and power provided by these systems. They could also be fitted to rooves of mid level tower blocks, they look nicer than...

Susan Fourtané Toby, There are also good people in the developing countries who are going to benefit from the solar sunflowers and appreciate them. Or, is it that you believe that it's not worth it?&nbsp...

Terry SweeneyYou make a good point, Toby. I wonder if these same thieves/profiteers could be dissuaded if they also understood they'd be getting rid of a regular, free electrical source. In other words, what...

Toby@Terry: A good sentiment, however locating a very expensive piece of kit in the countryside of a developing nation would likely result it disppearing overnight to be converted into food and sustenence...

Susan Fourtané kq4ym, -- In two years solar will cost the same as grid electricity. Then it will just a matter of choice with no decision falling into one's budget. Of course, this will depend on the sunlight available...

Susan Fourtané Kim, -- Both design and cost of these solar sunflowers are better in comparison to the other solar systems available on the market. Plus, the sunflowers will provide both electricity and heat,...

Susan Fourtané Terry Sweeney! :D I am happy you liked it. Posh Euros? How funny. :) Most of the posh Euros lack the necessary amount of sunny days to charge the sunflowers. :( I agree, the sunflowers will...

Terry SweeneyThat's great to hear, @ibmresearch... I hope your inbox overflows with applicants from those regions!

ibmresearchHi Terry, yes, most of Europe falls outside of the ideal location for this technology except for maybe Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. We hope to receive applications from Africa, India and some...

Terry SweeneyNothing against the Swiss or other posh Euros, but I'd love to see the two winning cities for these pilot projects be located in Africa or Asia. This technology could be a huge boon in a developing...

piratejulieIndeed it will be an interesting concept actualized. But isn't it the case that "abundant sunlight" is only one essential? Another is land/geography/surface area which is where [of course]...

piratejulieIndeed it will be an interesting concept actualized. But isn't it the case that "abundant sunlight" is only one essential? Another is land/geography/surface area which is where [of course]...

kq4ymI've had some experience with folks with little resources converting to other uses items not meant originally for that use! In Miami years ago I rented a very modest house to a group of very poot...

Terry SweeneyCities performing greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements on a regular basis is actually pretty inspired. If nothing else, it would establish some real benchmarking and give municipalities around the world...

lkjsofiewloi Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is7 transferred (or "offset") from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. When used in...

Toby@Terry: I do think the key is education but there is also a rising incidence of lawless gangs in parts of Africa who are quick to capitalize on any new source of revenues, including dismantling...

Susan Fourtané Resurgent Phoenix, I completely agree with you. I don't think people naturally destroy destroy a source of energy that is meant to do good. Believing people will destroy it is a misconception...

Resurgent phoenixI have a friend who is a Venture Capitalist in Africa. They are successfully building many cities and everyone in Africa is not so poor as to destroy a positive source of energy. This could actually...

Susan Fourtané CitySolver,
"They could also be fitted to rooves of mid level tower blocks, they look nicer than tv aerials or sattalite dishes!"
That's a wonderful idea. :)
-Susan

CitySolverI think university sites with large grounds could benefit form combined heat and power provided by these systems. They could also be fitted to rooves of mid level tower blocks, they look nicer than...

Susan Fourtané Toby, There are also good people in the developing countries who are going to benefit from the solar sunflowers and appreciate them. Or, is it that you believe that it's not worth it?&nbsp...

Terry SweeneyYou make a good point, Toby. I wonder if these same thieves/profiteers could be dissuaded if they also understood they'd be getting rid of a regular, free electrical source. In other words, what...

Toby@Terry: A good sentiment, however locating a very expensive piece of kit in the countryside of a developing nation would likely result it disppearing overnight to be converted into food and sustenence...

Susan Fourtané kq4ym, -- In two years solar will cost the same as grid electricity. Then it will just a matter of choice with no decision falling into one's budget. Of course, this will depend on the sunlight available...

Susan Fourtané Kim, -- Both design and cost of these solar sunflowers are better in comparison to the other solar systems available on the market. Plus, the sunflowers will provide both electricity and heat,...

Susan Fourtané Terry Sweeney! :D I am happy you liked it. Posh Euros? How funny. :) Most of the posh Euros lack the necessary amount of sunny days to charge the sunflowers. :( I agree, the sunflowers will...

Terry SweeneyThat's great to hear, @ibmresearch... I hope your inbox overflows with applicants from those regions!

ibmresearchHi Terry, yes, most of Europe falls outside of the ideal location for this technology except for maybe Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. We hope to receive applications from Africa, India and some...

Terry SweeneyNothing against the Swiss or other posh Euros, but I'd love to see the two winning cities for these pilot projects be located in Africa or Asia. This technology could be a huge boon in a developing...

piratejulieIndeed it will be an interesting concept actualized. But isn't it the case that "abundant sunlight" is only one essential? Another is land/geography/surface area which is where [of course]...

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